Meaning & Definition of Galling in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Causing extreme annoyance or irritation.

  Example Sentence: It was galling to see someone else win the award after all my hard work.

• Definition: Having a soothing effect, especially on a sore spot.

  Example Sentence: The galling ointment helped ease the itch.

Etymology

Origin: From the word 'gall', derived from Old English 'gealla' meaning bile or bitterness.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• galling experience: A situation that is very frustrating or irritating.
• galling defeat: A loss that is especially bitter or hard to accept.

Translations

• Spanish: irritante

• French: agaçant

• German: ärgerlich

• Russian: раздражающий

Related Words

• gall: To irritate or annoy.

• gallantry: Courage and nobility in action.

Slang Meanings of galling

• Meaning: A frustrating situation.

  Example Sentence: Missing the bus was a galling moment for me.

• Meaning: Something annoying, often used in jest.

  Example Sentence: That late email was just galling.